Benjamín van Wyk de Vries
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View article: Scientific response to the 2021–2022 seismic swarm in the Monts Dore volcanic province (France): dynamic insights from temporal surveys (2/2)
Scientific response to the 2021–2022 seismic swarm in the Monts Dore volcanic province (France): dynamic insights from temporal surveys (2/2) Open
During years 2021–2022, an unusual seismic swarm was recorded at crustal level beneath the Monts Dore volcanic province (France). Complementary field and remote measurements were performed. Together with the time series recorded on the sei…
View article: Volcano flank instabilities and lateral collapse
Volcano flank instabilities and lateral collapse Open
The gravitational instability and subsequent lateral collapse of a volcano is a common phenomenon observed in most types of volcanoes, from continental to oceanic environments. Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to volcanic co…
Volcanic geoheritage in Arequipa, Southern Peru: Assessment of pilot geosites for geohazard resilience Open
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Creating a sense of intangible science: Making it understandable to a broad public via geoheritage Open
The methods and result of scientific studies are often difficult to understand for non-specialists due to their esoteric nature. Such lack of understanding means that such work is removed from our normal life experience, and thus, the appl…
Citizen science in geoheritage: who participates in community geosite assessments? Open
Citizen science has only recently started to develop in the field of geoheritage . It is a methodology that involves the public in the study, conservation, and evaluation of geoscientific phenomena. The involvement of non-geoscientists in …
View article: Bridging the gap between intangible science and society through geoheritage
Bridging the gap between intangible science and society through geoheritage Open
The realm of science and its outcomes is frequently perceived as esoteric by individuals outside the scientific field. This perception largely stems from the presentation of results, as scientists often convey their findings in a refined m…
GeaVR: An open-source tools package for geological-structural exploration and data collection using immersive virtual reality Open
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Using geomojis to communicate geosciences: from development to use Open
Communication across linguistic and cultural borders is vital in our globalised but compartmentalised world, where different people from different origins mix and interact. In the context of geological hazards and the geological environmen…
View article: Lava-water interaction and formation of associated facies: a multidisciplinary study of the San Bartolo lava flow of Stromboli
Lava-water interaction and formation of associated facies: a multidisciplinary study of the San Bartolo lava flow of Stromboli Open
Detailed rock magnetic, facies and textural analyses were carried out across the San Bartolo lava flow (Stromboli) to understand the flow dynamics of lava channel-fed 'a'a entering the water. Having been emplaced 3 ka, San Bartolo is the m…
Exploring the best communication channels to inform a local population about volcanic risk Open
Which communication channels should be prioritized to make populations aware of local volcanic risks? In the internet age, is it still necessary to privilege the classic channels (radio, television, posters), or are the new communication c…
DTM-Based Comparative Geomorphometric Analysis of Four Scoria Cone Areas—Suggestions for Additional Approaches Open
Morphometric studies of scoria cones have a long history in research. Their geometry and shape are believed to be related to evolution by erosion after their formation, and hence the morphometric parameters are supposed to be related with …
Volcanic risk management practice evolution between vulnerability and resilience: The case of Arequipa in Peru Open
This paper proposes a new way of understanding the debate between vulnerability and resilience. We mobilize on the theoretical level the notion of “paradigm” in the sense of Kuhn and, on the methodological level, Foucault’s notion of “appa…
Quaternary volcanism in the Yura Monogenetic Field near Arequipa city, southern Peru Open
Arequipa (Peru) is an area where volcanic activity has been persistent during the Quaternary. Studies carried out in this area have highlighted the emplacement of ignimbrite deposits, large volcanic clusters and stratovolcanoes. Monogeneti…
View article: Immersive Virtual Reality for Geo-education: feedback from students, academics and the lay public
Immersive Virtual Reality for Geo-education: feedback from students, academics and the lay public Open
Field-based classes in geological sciences are crucial components of geoscience education and research. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, such activities became problematic due to limitations such as travel restrictions and lockdown periods:…
View article: The 2021 unrest at Vulcano: insights from ground-based and satellites observations
The 2021 unrest at Vulcano: insights from ground-based and satellites observations Open
By 2021, Vulcano, Aeolian Islands (Italy), experienced a dramatic increase in different monitoring parameters, including microseismicity, ground deformation, fumarole temperatures, and volatile emissions of steam, carbon, and sulfur dioxid…
Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) study of magma transport in Mount Calanna Dyke swarms of Mount Etna, Italy Open
Dykes and Sills are the primary subvolcanic bodies that transport magma from the deep-seated magma reservoir or from the shallow magma chamber. The mechanism of magma transport and emplacement in dyke swarms is significant, as their passag…
Student evaluations of using virtual reality to investigate natural hazard field sites Open
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Analysis of the 2020 Taal Volcano tephra fall deposits from crowdsourced information and field data Open
After 43 years of dormancy, Taal Volcano violently erupted in January 2020 forming a towering eruption plume. The fall deposits covered an area of 8605 km 2 , which includes Metro Manila of the National Capital Region of the Philippines. T…
Inverted volcanic relief: Its importance in illustrating geological change and its geoheritage potential Open
We describe volcanic inverted relief sites around the world, making a comparative analysis of those most significant sites found from literature and our own search on imagery and global topographic maps. Over fifty significant areas of vol…
View article: How Academics and the Public Experienced Immersive Virtual Reality for Geo-Education
How Academics and the Public Experienced Immersive Virtual Reality for Geo-Education Open
Immersive virtual reality can potentially open up interesting geological sites to students, academics and others who may not have had the opportunity to visit such sites previously. We study how users perceive the usefulness of an immersiv…